Search for armed suspect put South Avondale Elementary School on lockdown

South Avondale Elementary School was locked down Thursday as police searched for a person with a gun in the area, officials said.

Police radio transmissions indicate police began the search at approximately 1:45 p.m. in the 800 block of Windham Avenue. Officers called for K-9 units, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office helicopter and a drone to search the scene.

At approximately 2:40 p.m., the suspect was apprehended, and a secondary search determined there was no further danger to the public, Lt. Steve Saunders said.